CH3 5 area guide
Who lives in CH3 5, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Region
- North West
- Population
- 17,494 (2024)
CH3 5Postcode sector · Chester
What CH3 5 is like
The CH3 5 postcode sector in Cheshire West and Chester covers 285 live postcodes and is home to about 17,494 people in 7,778 households. 70.7% of households own their home, 19.8% rent privately and 8.3% are in social housing. The largest age group is 45–49, and 57.3% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is well below the England and Wales average. Homes in CH3 5 sold for a median of £290,000 over the year to August 2026.
How CH3 5 compares
Headline figures for CH3 5, set against England as a whole.
Less deprived than most. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).
Around the middle: 17.2 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average annual income before tax, higher than 53% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where CH3 5 differs most from the national average.
- 01Among the more affluent placesPositive
Scores 8.1 out of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, making it less deprived than most of England.
- 02An older population
22.4% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.
- 03Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
- 04Schools are over capacityLook closer
The schools in CH3 5 are 102% full, with more pupils than places overall. Check admissions before you buy.
- 05Mostly owner-occupied
70.7% of households own their home, against 61.3% across England.
CH3 5 FAQs
01Is CH3 5 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in CH3 5?The median sale price over the last year was £290,000.
The median sale price over the last year was £290,000.
03Is CH3 5 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in CH3 5?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers CH3 5?The local authority for CH3 5 is Cheshire West and Chester.
The local authority for CH3 5 is Cheshire West and Chester.
06How well connected is CH3 5?Connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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